3 major takeaways from Ottawa Senators' 4-3 win in preseason game vs Montreal Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators got a big win over the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 4-3 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The Tuesday night win was punctuated by an outstanding performance on the power play.

The Sens got four power play goals, as a beleaguered Habs team could not gain traction. Michael Amadio, Adam Gaudette, Ridly Greig, and Carter Yakemchuk got the goals for the Ottawa Senators. Jake Evans, Oliver Kapanen, and Kirby Dach replied for the Canadiens.

So, here’s a look at the three major takeaways from the Ottawa Senators’ big win on Tuesday night over the Montreal Canadiens.

3 major takeaways from Ottawa Senators' preseason win vs Montreal Canadiens

#3. The Sens’ penalty kill came through in a penalty-filled game

Over a dozen penalties were issued in the game. As such, the game’s outcome was determined by the special teams.

For the Ottawa Senators, their penalty kill was up to task. The Sens killed off five Montreal power play opportunities.

The game got somewhat out of hand in the third period with a scrap between Kirby Dach and Ridly Greig, leaving both players with game misconducts. Moving forward, the Sens will need to play much more disciplined hockey in order to avoid giving other teams multiple power play opportunities per game.

#2. Linus Ullmark looked good

Linus Ullmark looked sharp in his Sens’ debut against the Buffalo Sabres. Against Montreal, Ullmark wasn’t at his best. Yet, the numbers look solid for the Ottawa Senators’ number-one net. He stopped 29 shots.

Ullmark kept the Sens in the game after going down 2-0 early in the second period. From there, the Senators stormed back with three power play goals in the second to take a 3-2 lead into the dressing room.

If Ullmark can continue his strong play, the Senators should have a chance to win every night. Tuesday night’s performance was a good example of how Ullmark could be the team’s biggest difference-maker this season.

#1. The power play was huge for Ottawa

The biggest story of the night was the power play. The Senators got nine power play chances, connecting on four of them. In particular, the three-goal outburst in the second period allowed the Sens to turn the game around.

It’s worth highlighting that the Canadiens fell apart in the second, taking unnecessary penalties leading to the power play chances for Ottawa. Hopefully, Tuesday night’s game is an indication that the power play will be a strength heading into the regular season.

The Sens hope to continue the momentum as they face the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night at the Little Caesars Arena.